MSU Extension, Sanilac County

09/24/2026

As renewable energy projects expand across Michigan, communities are facing important questions about solar, wind, and battery energy storage development.
Join MSU Extension's Renewable Energy Fundamentals workshop to explore the facts, understand key considerations, and access research-based resources that can support informed local discussions and decisions.
📍 Six locations across Michigan
📅 September–October 2026
💲 $10 registration
Register today: https://events.anr.msu.edu/fundamentals26/

09/24/2026

Are you ready to leave for college or be out on your own? Are you prepared to do adult tasks and have skills to be successful? Michigan State University Extension's Adulting 101 programs help teen-agers and young adults demystify the obscure reality of being an “adult” through engaging educa-tional sessions. Each FREE session is packed full of important life skills and tools necessary to live independently!
All sessions will take place on Zoom and will last approximately an hour. Your registration receipt will contain the zoom information. Please do not share as space is limited.

Most sessions will also be recorded and will be available for viewing at: https://bit.ly/adulting101videos

09/24/2026

💻✨ Learning at your own pace just got easier!
Michigan 4-H now offers self-guided interactive online courses on topics like money management, professional development, and more. 🌟
📚 Access these courses anytime, anywhere – and build your skills on your schedule.
👉 Get started today: https://bit.ly/MI4-Honline

09/24/2026

Are you looking for something to do as a rainy day learning activity this summer? Maybe you missed our 4-H Wild Spartans Series this winter? Did you know that every session of our 4-H Wild Spartans is recorded and available on our website? View on your own time and learn about careers working in natural resources from professionals who share their experiences in the field, the education and career path they've followed, and offer tips for youth! https://www.canr.msu.edu/environmental_outdoor_education/wild-spartans-series

09/24/2026

MSU Extension has just released the Michigan Farmland Lease Template. This template can be used for annual crops, orchards and other perennial plantings, and pastureland rental agreements. Instructions for how to use the template are on the cover page. Also see our video for instruction on how to adjust the template. Jump to the relevant topics for your situation:
• Property description – begins at 1 minute 35 seconds
• Term of the lease, and termination – at 4 minutes 5 seconds
• Payment structure – 9 minutes 19 seconds
o Orchard / variable-flexible rent provisions – 13 minutes 10 seconds
• Right to harvest – 15 minutes 5 seconds
• Why it is important to take out brackets! /Landlord right to entry – 16 minutes 10 seconds
• Perennial plantings, irrigation, and improvements – 17 minutes 12 seconds
• Insurance, special provisions, and addendums – 27 minutes 42 seconds

Contact Chris Bardenhagen for any questions or for help getting started with the template at [email protected] or 231-256-9888

09/24/2026

September 24: Farm Values with Christine Charles
November 19 (3rd Thursday) Conservation Economics with Soil Health Nexus
December 17: Community Input Session to brainstorm topics for 2027 SARE Educator Webinars with Katie Brandt and Sarah Zeiler

Register here https://pears.io/events/msuext/5350/

09/23/2026

09/23/2026

ServSafe® (In-person)
Earn ServSafe® Manager certification with help from MSU Extension. ServSafe® is a national food safety certification program. This class is designed for anyone working in the foodservice industry, including non-profit organizations. MSU Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe® training and exam proctoring, with a class fee of $75. MSU Extension will also be offering proctoring of the ServSafe® Manager Certification Exam by appointment.
Contact your local MSU Extension Food Safety staff for more information or for a list of upcoming classes, visit: https://www.canr.msu.edu/servsafe/events

09/23/2026

Diabetes PATH Self-Management Workshop—November 4-December 9, 2026, 1:00-3:00 PM ET
Diabetes PATH Workshop is a six-week self-management workshop designed to help people take an active role in managing their diabetes. Registration deadline is October 26, 2026.
Registration link: https://pears.io/plan/events/6523/